U.S. home sales rise, boosted by lower mortgage rates U.S. home sales rose more than expected in July, boosted by lower mortgage rates and a strong labor market, signs the Federal Reserve's shift toward lower interest rates was supporting the economy....2019-08-21, 21:39

U.S. 30-year mortgage rates fall below 4% - Freddie Mac Interest rates on U.S. 30-year
fixed-rate mortgages fell below 4% for the first time since
January 2018 in step with declining U.S. bond yields due to
growing trade tension between China and the United States,
Freddie Mac said on Thursday....2019-05-30, 17:39

US long-term mortgage rates little changed; 30-year at 3.82% WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. long-term mortgage rates were little changed this week, after six straight weeks of declines putting them at historically low levels.
Mortgage buyer Freddie Mac says the average rate on the 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage held steady from last week at 3.82 percent, its lowest poi...2019-06-13, 18:13

US long-term mortgage rates fall; 30-year average at 3.82% WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. long-term mortgage rates fell for the sixth consecutive week, with the key 30-year loan average running below 4% and at its lowest point since September 2017.
The declining rates have been a boon to potential purchasers in the spring home buying season, and the number of homeo...2019-06-06, 18:00

Home sales fell in April despite a big drop in mortgage rates Sales of existing U.S. homes fell 0.4% in April compared with March to a seasonally adjusted annualized rate of 5.19 million units, according to the National Association of Realtors. Sales were 4.4% lower compared with April 2018....2019-05-21, 17:00

Sri Lanka stocks snap 2 days of falls; rupee edges lower Sri Lankan shares snapped two
consecutive sessions of falls on Tuesday in high turnover, led
by Hatton Plantations Plc, while the rupee closed
slightly weaker.
** Traders said the Easter day bombings and aftermath violence,
and worries over slowing economic growth weighed on investor
sentiment. Most...2019-05-28, 15:00

Fed's Rosengren Still Doesn't See Need to Lower Rates Federal Reserve Bank of Boston President Eric Rosengren remains worried that central bank interest-rate cuts are unwarranted and could destabilize the financial sector—but signaled he’s open to action if convinced the economy was taking a turn for the worse....2019-08-21, 06:00

Citi sees case for Fed to lower rates by 50 bps in July Citi economists said on Friday if the Federal Reserve decides to lower U.S. interest rates next month, it would do so with a bold 50 basis-points cut, together with an earlier end of its balance sheet reduction....2019-06-22, 01:13

Companies Aren't Cheering Lower Interest Rates Last year, U.S. corporate pension funds had one of their better years in recent history, despite the fact that stocks and bonds both did poorly. Higher interest rates helped, as did a rush to contribute to pensions ahead of tax changes. Both impacts could go into reverse in 2019. An earnings hit cou...2019-07-15, 17:52

Norwegian startups flocking to New York for lower tax rates The Norwegians are coming to New York with startup companies, fresh ideas and millions in capital. And hundreds of these startups are raring to go, say business executives. The city is the gateway for a growing number of fledgling companies from Norway, lured here by much lower US tax rates and ligh...2019-07-07, 11:13

Lower rates could boost housing stocks, but risks remain Lower U.S. interest rates could help support outperforming U.S. homebuilder stocks, even as they raise worries about the economy, while a bonanza of industry data and Federal Reserve speakers next week are likely to help shape the outlook....2019-08-16, 22:00

Australia's central bank flags lower rates in jobs hunt Australia's top central banker on Thursday said it was not "unrealistic" to expect a further reduction in interest rates given ample slack in the labor market, and called on the government for action on fiscal stimulus....2019-06-20, 08:00

Young homebuyers scramble as prices rise faster than incomes SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — For millennials looking to buy their first home, the hunt feels like a race against the clock.
In the seven years since the housing crash ended, home values in more than three-quarters of U.S. metro areas have climbed faster than incomes, according to an Associated Press analys...2019-05-25, 12:39

States with the most mortgage debt To find the average mortgage debt in each state 24/7 Wall St. reviewed data from the State of Credit Report by Experian, a consumer reporting agency.
...2019-06-27, 19:26

When child care costs more than a mortgage Ian and Nikki Aguilar were overjoyed when they welcomed a baby girl, Emilia, in July. But when they started investigating day care centers in their neighborhood, the new parents experienced some serious sticker shock....2019-08-29, 23:39

You might need a mortgage to buy Samsung's 98-inch QLED 8K TV Unveiled today at Harvey Norman Bundall on the Gold Coast, Samsung's massive 98-inch QLED 8K TV has arrived in Australia, though you just might need to take out a mortgage in order to afford it. The largest television of its kind that's currently available in the country, Samsung&apos...2019-06-07, 05:26

Why mortgage pro says it's a good to privatize Fannie, Freddie Mac The government is weighing whether a recent court win for mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac should be appealed to the Supreme Court. Nader Tavakoli of Eagle Rock Capital joins CNBC's "Power Lunch" to discuss whether the government should privatize the mortgage giants....2019-09-11, 23:26

Mortgage Market Reopens to Risky Borrowers More than a decade after the financial crisis, home buyers with low credit scores or high debt levels as well as those lacking traditional employment are finding it easier to obtain credit....2019-08-21, 14:39

U.S. mortgage debt tops 2008 record Mortgage debt in the United States has surpassed its peak in 2008 just before the financial crisis, wiping out the fall from the Great Recession, according to a report from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York....2019-08-14, 23:00

How Once-Doomed Mortgage Giants Gained New Lease on Life Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac cranked out profits as housing recovered after the financial crisis, and Congress couldn’t come up with a very good alternative to them. Now, the Trump administration has a roadmap for re-privatizing them....2019-09-13, 18:52

Manhattan developer busted in mortgage fraud scheme A noted Upper East Side real estate developer took out fraudulent loans that allowed her to blow millions on Rolexes, jewelry, gold coins and lavish ski trips — declaring bankruptcy when it all went bust, prosecutors allege. British born developer Penny Ann Bradley, 54, was arrested Wednesday and ac...2019-07-11, 02:13

Nate Lashley shoots 67 to keep Rocket Mortgage Classic lead DETROIT (AP) — Nate Lashley shot a 5-under 67 on Friday to top the Rocket Mortgage Classic leaderboard for the second straight day.
Lashley had a 14-under 130 total at Detroit Golf Club.
Cameron Champ was a stroke back after a 65. He played the front nine in 8-under 28, matching the lowest nine-hole...2019-06-29, 01:26

China's Central Bank Unveils New Mortgage Loan Policy China’s central bank adjusted interest-rate mechanisms Sunday for the second time this month, this time focused on mortgage loans, in what it said was a bid to price them closer to market rates but also in ways that might avoid further inflating property prices....2019-08-25, 20:26

Fitch adds environmental risk metric to mortgage-backed securities ratings Fitch Ratings will factor natural disaster and catastrophic risk into their ratings of residential mortgage-backed securities (RMBS), the firm announced Tuesday, the first of the three major U.S. credit ratings agencies to consider environmental risk explicitly for this asset class....2019-06-06, 00:00

How to Object to Proposed Changes to SNAP Eligibility Government benefit programs like food stamps are meant to be temporary aids to get you back on your feet. But transitioning from benefits to self-sufficiency could become harder if a new rule change gets approved....2019-07-25, 00:00

S&P 500 and Nasdaq set to snap six-day losing streak U.S. stocks rose on Tuesday as China stepped in to stabilize the yuan, soothing concerns that currencies would be the latest weapon in the long-drawn trade war, a day after Wall Street suffered their sharpest one-day percentage drops of the year....2019-08-06, 21:00

Snap user growth on a roll as new app clicks Snap Inc's Snapchat on Tuesday
added more users for a second straight quarter and beat
analysts' estimates for revenue, getting a boost from a better
version of its Android app and the launch of a new augmented
reality photo lenses....2019-07-23, 22:26

Mariners snap 6-game skid with 6-2 win over Rangers SEATTLE (AP) — Daniel Vogelbach hit a mammoth two-run homer in the seventh inning, Kyle Seager drove in his first run of the season and the Seattle Mariners snapped a six-game losing streak with a 6-2 win over the Texas Rangers on Monday night.
Seattle was miserable on the road in getting swept by T...2019-05-28, 09:13

New Ukraine Leader Calls Snap Election Ukraine’s new president called snap parliamentary elections as he sought greater authority to tackle a weak economy and a military conflict with Russia-backed separatists....2019-05-21, 22:52

Snap Finishes Overhaul of Leadership Team Snap promoted two executives internally to run its finance and personnel units, respectively, completing Chief Executive Officer Evan Spiegel’s remaking of the leadership team after a series of recent departures....2019-05-21, 16:00

If only the snap of a finger could solve our teams’ problems Here’s today’s game: You get a chance to snap your fingers and one aspect of your team will be changed. There are no guarantees to the change. There is no insurance that, by making the change, things will get better. But let’s be honest: If you’re moved to ask for this kind of assistance in......2019-06-30, 04:39

Is Ukraine headed for a snap parliamentary election? Freshly sworn-in President Volodymyr Zelenskiy is seeking to capitalize on his popularity and cement his grip on power. But will his call for snap elections get him the support he needs in parliament?...2019-05-21, 18:26

Netanyahu vows to win Israeli snap election Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Thursday that his conservative Likud party would win a snap Israeli election called after he missed a deadline to form a coalition government....2019-05-30, 02:52

Snap Posts Record User Growth Snap reported its strongest user growth as a public company and accelerating revenue, signs that long-awaited Snapchat app improvements and a leadership overhaul are translating into gains for the business....2019-07-23, 23:39

Upcoming Pupperazzi Is Like Pokemon Snap With Dogs Pupperazzi was announced yesterday by indie studio Sundae Month and it looks to be a game where players will run around and just take photos of cute, cool and funny looking puppies. Sounds like we need to start game of the year discussions a bit earlier than usual....2019-05-26, 00:52

Snapchat's first three Snap Games for Android and iOS go live Soon after Chinese giant Tencent bought a big chunk of Snap's shares, the company announced a set of important changes coming to Snapchat. In an attempt to keep its users logged as long as possible, Snapchat introduced Snap Games, a collection of multiplayer games that allows users to play with thei...2019-05-22, 06:01

Snap could let users add songs to their disappearing messages Snapchat is reportedly looking to make it easier to incorporate music into its ephemeral messages, so users don't have to resort to using tricks and loopholes. According to The Wall Street Journal, the company is currently seeking broad rights to Uni......2019-05-24, 19:52

Kyler Murray's Snap Clap Might Be A Problem Kyler Murray played four series in the Cardinals’ loss to the Raiders on Thursday, going 3-for-8 for 12 yards. Not great. But also who cares, it’s preseason. Potentially much more relevant were the two false start penalties he was called for in the first quarter....2019-08-16, 20:26

India Hopes to Snap Out of Slump With More Spending India plans to increase spending and allow more foreign investment as it attempts to jump-start a stalled economy that has emerged as Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s biggest challenge....2019-07-05, 16:26

Snap's Spectacles 3 are made for augmented reality Snap's Spectacles 2 were functionally better, but not a revolution -- and they were still a bit dowdy. Its latest attempt at smart eyewear might fare better, though. The social service has unveiled Spectacles 3 glasses that include dual HD cameras......2019-08-13, 16:00

Georgians call for snap elections in second night of protests Unrest sparked by anger at ruling party and Russian MP addressing parliamentProtesters gathered outside Georgia’s parliament for a second successive night of protests on Friday evening, demanding snap elections and the resignation of the country’s interior minister.Clashes with police the previous n...2019-06-21, 23:39

Shares snap seven-day hot streak; U.S. inflation feeds Fed bets World share markets snapped a seven-day winning streak on Wednesday as the White House took a tough line on trade talks with China, while a barely visible rise in U.S. inflation kept up talk of an early cut in interest rates there....2019-06-12, 16:13

Marlins snap Phillies’ 4-game win streak with 6-2 victory MIAMI (AP) — Brian Anderson drove in three runs with a double and his 11th homer, and the Miami Marlins snapped the Philadelphia Phillies’ four-game winning streak with a 6-2 victory Friday.
Last-place Miami beat Philadelphia for the fourth time in a row, including a three-game sweep last week...2019-06-29, 04:52

Wings snap 12-game losing streak to Lynx 89-86 Arike Ogunbowale scored 15 of her 19 points in the second half, bouncing back from one of the worst shooting games in WNBA history, to help Dallas rally to an 89-86 win over Minnesota on Sunday
...2019-07-01, 01:13

MLB roundup: Yanks snap skid, add slugger Encarnacion Gleyber Torres hit a two-run homer, and Nestor Cortes Jr. pitched five-plus effective innings of relief for his first career win as the New York Yankees snapped a three-game losing streak with an 8-4 victory over the host Chicago White Sox on Saturday night....2019-06-16, 14:39

Moldova snap election called as crisis deepens A day after a new government was approved after months of wrangling, the country's new, acting president has called a fresh vote in September. The move prompted tens of thousands of people onto the streets....2019-06-09, 22:52

Brexit weekly briefing: snap election looks increasingly likely MPs plot to thwart a no-deal exit as the do-or-die rhetoric from Boris Johnson hardensWelcome to the Guardian’s weekly Brexit briefing. If you would like to receive this as a weekly email, sign up here. You can also catch our monthly Brexit Means … podcast here. And for daily updates, head to Andrew...2019-08-13, 08:52

Snap’s new Spectacles capture 3D video and aim for the luxury crowd When Snap first revealed its Spectacles in 2016, they were something of a mini-phenomenon. Here was a pair of wacky sunglasses sold through wacky vending machines that could record video in a circular format. At the time, some thought pivoting into hardware could be the company’s defense against inc...2019-08-14, 05:52

Australia snap United States' winning streak "Australia, fired by a game-high 30 points from Patty Mills, ended the United States\u0027 78-game winning streak in basketball competitions and exhibitions on Saturday, claiming a shock 98-94 win in a World Cup warm-up in Melbourne."...2019-08-24, 16:26

Snap, in augmented reality push, launches new Spectacles Snap Inc said Tuesday it will launch a new version of its Spectacles sunglasses, which will have the capability of capturing photos and videos and uploading them directly to its unit Snapchat, as the technology company works to develop its augmented reality features....2019-08-13, 18:00

Snap unveils third generation of Spectacles smart glasses When it comes to wearable cameras, Snap is hoping that the third time is the charm. The parent company of disappearing-photo app Snapchat on Tuesday unveiled the latest iteration of its Spectacles smart glasses — which will now let users record photos and video in 3D. The frames will let users apply...2019-08-13, 17:39

Yankees bash Dodgers into submission to snap skid LOS ANGELES — The two best teams in baseball met at a packed Dodger Stadium on Friday evening for the first of three interleague games that some believe is a tantalizing preview of what the World Series could look like. If that’s true, the Yankees sent a message by flexing their significant muscles ...2019-08-24, 21:13

Mets nip Diamondbacks to snap losing skid thanks to some fill-ins PHOENIX — Once the scrap heap, now the scrap attack for the Mets. Adeiny Hechavarria and Carlos Gomez were almost nobody’s idea of important additions by general manager Brodie Van Wagenen in spring training, but both veterans, signed to minor-league contracts, have been instrumental in the team’s i...2019-06-01, 09:13

Snap introduces Spectacles 3, with two HD cameras and 3D effects on Snapchat Snap has introduced a third generation of its Spectacles wearable sunglass cameras, and these include new 3D effects for use in Snapchat: You can capture 3D snaps, with a slight side-to-side depth effect thanks to dual-angle cameras; 3D filters, which add AR graphics effects to captured video; 3D le...2019-08-14, 08:26

Tigers outslug Mets 9-8 to snap 9-game skid JaCoby Jones homered and drove in four runs, including a go-ahead double in the seventh inning, and Miguel Cabrera also connected as the Detroit Tigers halted their nine-game losing streak with a wild 9-8 victory over the New York Mets
...2019-05-25, 05:52

Greek conservatives score 'clear victory' in snap election The opposition New Democracy party has won the highest share of the country's vote, beating out the ruling Syriza party, according to official projections. The party's leader said he "will not fail to honor your hopes."...2019-07-08, 03:13

Astronauts snap insane photo of volcano eruption from space The powerful eruption of the Raikoke volcano was captured by astronauts on the International Space Station on Saturday. The amazing image, which shows a huge plume of smoke rising up and surrounded by white clouds, was released by NASA Earth Observatory. Several satellites, along with astronauts on ...2019-06-27, 20:13

Snap election speculation mounts as No 10 calls emergency cabinet No 10 says vote on bill to delay Brexit will be treated as ‘expression of confidence’ Latest Brexit developments – live updatesSpeculation is mounting that Boris Johnson could call a snap general election if backbench rebels succeed in passing a bill to delay Brexit, with a Downing Street source say...2019-09-03, 05:00

Snap revenue boosted by gender-bending photo filter Shares of Snapchat parent company Snap Inc. soared more than 10 percent in extended trading Tuesday — thanks in part to a viral face filter that can turn a woman into a man and vice versa. The Los Angeles-based Snap handily beat Wall Street’s expectations for the second quarter, including a revenue ...2019-07-24, 08:13

Israel’s Parliament Votes to Dissolve, Triggering Snap Election JERUSALEM — Israel’s parliament has voted to dissolve itself, sending the country to an unprecedented second snap election this year as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu failed to form a governing coalition before a midnight deadline.
The Knesset, which came into office less than two mon...2019-05-30, 00:13

Snap makes Lens Studio easier to use for novice creators Snap launched the Lens Studio desktop app to give everyone the opportunity to create filters of their own. Now, it's getting serious about making Lens creation much more accessible by rolling out an interactive tour that breaks down the process step......2019-08-27, 17:39

Greek PM says Syriza needs to regroup and focus ahead of snap poll Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras on Monday urged his Syriza party to regroup and heed the message of voters ahead of snap national elections he called after a resounding defeat from opposition conservatives in European Parliament elections....2019-05-27, 20:00

DJ LeMahieu, Aaron Hicks help Yankees snap three-game skid TORONTO — After the Yankees danced with Manny Machado and couldn’t reach a deal with the free-agent infielder, they opted to spread their cash around. Instead of signing the very talented Machado and absorb the baggage that comes with him, the Yankees brought back free agents CC Sabathia, J.A. Happ,...2019-06-07, 05:01

Jeff McNeil’s super day, bullpen help Mets snap skid CHICAGO — Jeff McSuperman to the rescue. The Mets have been a disappointment on several levels to this point, but Jeff McNeil, their second-year super-utility scrapper, is among the few players exceeding expectations. Friday afternoon it was McNeil with the biggest swings and the Mets bullpen for th...2019-06-22, 00:39

Laureano, Montas help Oakland snap 5-game losing streak Ramón Laureano had two hits, including a home run, Frankie Montas threw six solid innings and the Oakland Athletics snapped a five-game losing streak with a 4-2 victory over the Los Angeles Angels Tuesday night
...2019-06-05, 07:52

No 10 cancels staff leave, hinting at likelihood of snap election Boris Johnson’s chief of staff tells advisers not to book holidays before 31 OctoberBoris Johnson’s chief of staff cancelled all leave for government advisers until 31 October in a missive on Thursday night, raising further speculation the government is planning for a forced snap election in the aft...2019-08-09, 17:52

Spanish PM unveils progressive policies to head off snap election Pedro Sánchez hopes to win over anti-austerity alliance and end political impasseSpain’s acting prime minister, Pedro Sánchez, has announced hundreds of progressive policies intended to persuade the anti-austerity Unidas Podemos alliance to back his efforts to form a government and avoid the country...2019-09-03, 19:26

Salvini's quest for snap Italian election faces hurdles League chief Matteo Salvini's call for snap Italian elections after he turned on his own coalition partner faced mounting resistance on Sunday, with both his former 5-Star ally and the center-left opposition seeking to put the brakes on....2019-08-11, 18:13

Calhoun rallies Angels past Rangers 3-2 to snap 5-game skid Kole Calhoun drove in the tying run in the ninth inning with an RBI double and then score the winner on pinch-hitter Jared Walsh's single to left field as the Los Angeles Angels rallied for a 3-2 win over the Texas Rangers
...2019-05-26, 10:52

Israel to hold snap election after Netanyahu coalition talks fail Knesset votes to dissolve parliament after Benjamin Netanyahu fails to form new government Israel’s parliament has voted to dissolve itself after Benjamin Netanyahu failed to form a government, in a move that will lead to a second round of elections just one month after the country held a national p...2019-05-30, 00:26

Indians scratch out 2 late runs, snap 4-game losing streak CLEVELAND (AP) — Not pretty or polished, but perfect for the Indians.
With their confidence sagging, they had to end a season-high losing streak if it meant battling, scratching or clawing their way to a win.
They did all of that.
Roberto Perez’s crawling infield single scored Francisco Lindor...2019-05-25, 12:39

Russell’s hat trick helps Sporting beat Sounders, snap skid KANSAS CITY, Kan. (AP) — Johnny Russell had a hat trick and Sporting Kansas City beat the Seattle Sounders 3-2 on Sunday to snap a seven-game winless streak.
Nicolas Hasler took it away from Seattle’s Handwalla Bwana near midfield and then led Yohan Croizet with a low pass to the right corner ...2019-05-27, 08:39

Corbyn to support snap general election only if no-deal Brexit is blocked Labour leader warns Boris Johnson his MPs will only vote for election once no-deal off tableLatest Brexit developments - live updatesJeremy Corbyn has warned Boris Johnson that Labour will only vote for a snap general election once parliament has prevented a no-deal Brexit.After Tuesday night’s over...2019-09-04, 09:00

Pound plunges below $1.20 as snap election speculation swirls - business live Sterling has hit its lowest point since January 2017, amid fears of a no-deal Brexit next monthIntroduction: Pound slumps amid political crisisLATEST: Sterling hits $1.1975Politics Live: Commons showdown looms in battle over no-deal Brexit – live 8.08am BST How bad could it get for the pound? Much w...2019-09-03, 09:26

Nintendo is selling a handy snap-on case to protect the Switch Lite The Nintendo Switch Lite is small enough to fit in your pocket, but you might want to stuff it in a case for added protection when you'd prefer to shove it in your bag. Many Switch cases are unfortunately pretty bulky, which negates the smaller form......2019-08-30, 18:00

Coalition talks resume in effort to avert snap elections in Italy M5S and Democracy party have until Wednesday to form new pact to lead Italy until 2023The clock was ticking for Italy’s Five Star Movement (M5S) and Democratic party (PD) to form a pact on Tuesday, as the anti-establishment party first cancelled a meeting with its longstanding centre-left enemy and ...2019-08-27, 19:39

Snap shares jump after report of talks with major music studios Shares of Snap Inc. jumped as much as 6 percent Friday on reports that the Snapchat parent wants to expand the ways users can include music in their disappearing messages. Snap, led by Chief Executive Evan Spiegel, is in talks with major music studios — including Warner Music Group, Sony Music Enter...2019-05-25, 04:52

Tigers slip by sloppy Pirates 5-4, snap 4-game losing streak PITTSBURGH (AP) — Nicholas Castellanos trotted home when a potential double play in the eighth turned into an RBI fielder’s choice thanks to some indecisiveness by Pittsburgh second baseman Adam Frazier, allowing the Detroit Tigers to edge the Pirates 5-4 on Tuesday night.
The Tigers loaded th...2019-06-19, 06:00

People’s Vote campaign targets 100 marginals in case of snap election Referendum campaigners urge supporters to ditch party loyalties and employ ‘hard-headed’ tactical votingThe campaign leading the push for a second EU referendum has drawn up a hit list of 100 marginal seats in which it will tell Remain supporters to vote tactically at an early general election. The ...2019-08-03, 23:26

Grocery store worker busted trying to snap photo up customer’s skirt A creepy Long Island supermarket worker was busted for trying to snap a photo up a customer’s skirt — a sick act he’s pulled off several times before, police said Friday. The woman had just left Kolsave Market in North Lawrence around 12:20 p.m. Thursday when 20-year-old Jose Santana beg...2019-08-23, 22:00

Transfer roundup: Aston Villa snap up Jota from Birmingham City Attacker reunited with manager Dean SmithBayern deny making bid for City’s Leroy SanéAston Villa have signed Jota from rivals Birmingham for an undisclosed fee. The 27-year-old Spanish attacker has signed a two-year contract with the Premier League club. He is reunited at Villa Park with Dean Smith,...2019-06-05, 21:52

Moldova’s interim president calls snap election amid crisis CHISINAU, Moldova (AP) — Moldova’s interim president has dissolved parliament and called for snap elections on Sept. 6 amid a months-long political crisis.
Pavel Filip announced his decision shortly after his appointment on Sunday by the Constitutional Court to replace Igor Dodon.
The new gove...2019-06-09, 17:26

Sri Lanka stocks snap 5 days of gains in light trade; rupee steady Sri Lankan shares snapped five
straight sessions of gains on Friday in low trade amid worries
over economic slowdown and lack of investor appetite for risky
assets.
** Traders said the Easter day bombings and aftermath violence
weighed on investor sentiment. Most investors have shied away
from the m...2019-05-24, 17:00

All-Stars McNeil, Alonso rally Mets past Braves to snap skid NEW YORK (AP) — Newly named All-Stars Jeff McNeil and Pete Alonso had the big hits in a five-run eighth inning that rallied the New York Mets past the Atlanta Braves 8-5 on Sunday night, snapping their seven-game losing streak.
Todd Frazier launched a long homer to begin the comeback and finished wi...2019-07-01, 05:13

Fed's Mester: Too Soon To Say What Happens Next With Rates Cleveland Fed President Loretta Mester said she is open to lowering rates if the economic outlook deteriorates, but she also questioned whether cutting short-term borrowing costs would do much to push inflation back up toward the central bank’s target....2019-07-02, 21:13

What can cause lower back and leg pain? Lower back and leg pain can result from poor posture and overstraining the back muscles. However, persistent or recurring pain can be a sign of an underlying condition, such as arthritis or fibromyalgia. Learn more about the possible causes of lower back and leg pain here....2019-06-10, 21:52

What can cause lower back pain? Lower back pain is very common and often the result of a minor injury or overuse. However, it can sometimes be a symptom of conditions that affect the spine, such as spinal stenosis, degenerative disc disease, scoliosis, sciatica, and cauda equina syndrome. Learn more about lower back pain here....2019-06-05, 06:52

Who – Or “What” – Drives Interest Rates? EWI's Murray Gunn explains the role of the Federal Reserve in "driving" interest rates and the economy -- you me be surprised to find out who (or what) is doing the real driving....2019-05-21, 15:13

There's Too Much Negativity About Negative Rates European bankers are squealing in fear that they’ll be stuck with even steeper negative interest rates by the European Central Bank this week. The banks quite rightly fret that lower rates hit their profits, and they want the ECB to help. To avoid trouble in future, it should....2019-09-10, 20:26

Is Trump the reason the Fed cut rates? U.S. President Donald Trump's repeated calls for easier monetary policy may not be what drove the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates on Wednesday....2019-08-01, 00:13

Gold: Driven By Rates Gold has been rallying amid expectations for the Fed's pause on rate hikes turning into a rate cut this week. Can the yellow metal top $1,600 an ounce?...2019-07-31, 17:39

Here are the best Dow stocks to buy on the day Fed cuts rates The Federal Reserve is expected to cut rates this week for the first time since 2008, potentially giving investors the green light to play offense. Here are the stocks that tend to pop on the day the central bank pulls the trigger....2019-07-31, 19:52

Fed cuts rates, signals it may not need to do more The Federal Reserve cut interest rates on Wednesday to shore up the economy against risks including global weakness, but the head of the U.S. central bank said he did not view the move as the start of a lengthy series of rate cuts....2019-08-01, 00:13

Where to Invest When the Fed Cuts Rates Many believe the Federal Reserve is pivoting from raising interest rates to lowering them once again. Investors say rate cuts will spur spending and potentially prolong the bull market, but that is not a sure thing....2019-07-07, 14:00

NHL salary cap lower than projected at $81.5 million VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — The NHL salary cap for next season has been set at $81.5 million, which is $1.5 lower than initially projected.
The league and the NHL Players’ Association announced the figure Saturday, a day before teams can begin meeting with prospective unrestricted free ...2019-06-23, 00:13

Rupee Ends Lower At 69.58 Against Dollar Safe-haven assets like the yen rose after reports said US President Donald Trump had approved military strikes against Iran, but later decided against it....2019-06-21, 19:00

Rupee Closes Lower At 69.65 Against Dollar At the interbank foreign exchange, the domestic currency opened at 69.40 a dollar and gained further strength to touch a high of 69.38 during the day...2019-06-10, 20:39

Germany's 16 states: Lower Saxony Whether hiking in the mudflats of the North Sea coast or horse riding in the Lüneburger Heide heath- Niedersachsen is considered a top holiday destination in Germany because of its diversity of landscapes....2019-07-17, 12:13

AI Can Lead to Lower Dentist Bills Companies that provide business support to dentists are starting to use artificial intelligence to analyze X-ray images and automate certain steps in common procedures, pointing to the technology’s cost-cutting potential....2019-07-16, 12:52

What causes pain in the lower left back? Pain in the lower left back often originates from muscle strains or kidney problems, but there are many other possible causes. We describe these causes and their treatments....2019-08-01, 05:00

What can cause both lower back pain and diarrhea? Lower back pain and diarrhea are common and tend to be unrelated. However, a number of conditions can cause both symptoms. Examples include celiac disease, inflammatory bowel disease, kidney infections, and diverticulosis. Learn more here....2019-07-06, 08:52

What can cause lower back and testicle pain? Lower back and testicle pain can indicate an underlying condition that requires medical attention. Possible causes include kidney stones, urinary tract infections (UTIs), and spinal problems. Learn more about the possible causes and when to see a doctor here....2019-06-04, 23:52

What causes lower back pain when coughing? For some people, coughing can cause or exacerbate lower back pain. In this article, learn about the causes and treatment of this symptom and when to see a doctor....2019-07-11, 00:13

Stock Markets Likely To Open Lower Budget 2019: The S&P BSE Sensex had shed 394.67 points - or 0.99 per cent - last Friday, and the NSE Nifty declined 1.14 per cent,after the presentation of Union Budget for 2019-20 in Parliament by......2019-07-08, 05:52

Rupee Moves Lower To End At 69.28 Against Dollar Forex traders said, foreign fund outflows and rising crude oil prices also kept pressure on the rupee. Moreover, heavy selling in domestic equities also weighed on the local unit....2019-06-06, 18:26

What causes back pain on the lower right side? Lower back pain is a common complaint. When back pain occurs on the lower right side, causes can include sprains and strains, kidney stones, infections, and conditions that affect the intestines or reproductive organs. Learn more about what causes back pain on the lower right side and when to see a ...2019-05-23, 10:26

Car2go will raise hourly rates by up to a third Car2go just became slightly less viable as a replacement for owning a personal ride. The rental service has introduced a variable-rate pricing system that, for all intents and purposes, will raise prices for customers starting on September 9th. The......2019-08-10, 07:26

What Do Treasury Bonds Have to Do With Interest Rates? After sending interest rates climbing over the past few years, the Federal Reserve cut the federal funds rate last week for the first time since 2008. The move has financial analysts atwitter–but what does it mean for you?...2019-08-06, 09:00

Fed cuts rates for first time since 2008 The Federal Reserve cut interest rates on Wednesday for the first time since 2008, citing concerns about the global economy and muted U.S. inflation, and signaled a readiness to lower borrowing costs further if needed....2019-07-31, 20:52

Corporate Tax Rates Fall, but Unevenly The impact of the U.S. tax overhaul is coming into focus: Tax rates have fallen sharply at many public companies, and many others that were already toward the bottom of the scale have been able to stay there so far....2019-07-21, 17:26

Fed's Daly says she's in a 'watch and see' mode on rates San Francisco Federal Reserve President Mary Daly on Thursday said she is in a "watch and see" mode as she assesses the need for another U.S. interest-rate cut for an economy that has "strong" momentum but faces headwinds from uncertainty and a global growth slowdown....2019-08-29, 05:13

Fed likely to resist pressure to cut U.S. rates this week The U.S. Federal Reserve, facing fresh demands by President Donald Trump to cut interest rates, is expected to leave borrowing costs unchanged at a policy meeting this week but possibly lay the groundwork for a rate cut later this year....2019-06-17, 10:39

Fed's patience on interest rates to last 'for some time' U.S. Federal Reserve officials at their last meeting agreed that their current patient approach to setting monetary policy could remain in place "for some time," a further sign policymakers see little need to change rates in either direction....2019-05-22, 23:26

Should You Invest in CDs Before Interest Rates Peak? After several post-recession seasons of pretty-much-zero interest rates on certificates of deposit, recent years have seen marked improvement. That’s thanks in part to the federal funds rate, which the Federal Reserve has raised nine times between December 2015 and December 2018....2019-05-31, 23:13

Fed likely to leave rates alone but signal readiness to cut WASHINGTON (AP) — Jerome Powell has tantalized the financial world with the prospect that the Federal Reserve he leads may soon cut interest rates for the first time in over a decade.
Probably not quite yet, though.
When the Fed issues a policy statement Wednesday and Powell holds a news conference,...2019-06-17, 18:26

Fed may cut rates if inflation keeps disappointing: Bullard Further weakness in inflation could prompt the U.S. Federal Reserve to cut interest rates, even if economic growth maintains its momentum, James Bullard, President of the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, said on Wednesday....2019-05-22, 13:01

Tariffs could be the Fed’s excuse to cut interest rates The Federal Reserve needs an excuse to cut rates at its next meeting, and it will point to the tariffs as an impetus to cut. But let’s call it what it really is. The Fed raised rates too quickly late last year, and now needs to adjust accordingly. As rate hikes tend to act with......2019-06-09, 07:00

U.S. Suicide Rates Are the Highest They’ve Been Since World War II U.S. suicide rates are at their highest since World War II, according to federal data—and the opioid crisis, widespread social media use and high rates of stress may be among the myriad contributing factors.
In 2017, 14 out of every 100,000 Americans died by suicide, according to a new analysi...2019-06-20, 12:39

Energy Stocks and Bonds Follow Oil Lower The recent slide in oil prices has prompted investors to scale back on shares and bonds of energy companies when markets broadly remain strong—a divergence some traders and analysts don’t think will last....2019-06-18, 15:39

PG&E shuts power to some to lower wildfire risks Pacific Gas & Electric warned Friday it might turn off electricity to thousands of customers in Northern California this weekend to reduce the risk of wildfires like the one sparked by power lines last year that killed 85 people and wiped out nearly 15,000 homes in Paradise....2019-06-08, 09:13

Norwegian Air Replaces CEO, Forecasts Lower Growth Norwegian Air Shuttle, the budget carrier that made a splash with cheap fares between the U.S. and Europe, said founder Bjorn Kjos was stepping down as chief executive, as it reported sharply lower earnings, reduced its growth guidance and took a large accounting charge....2019-07-11, 21:26

How to lower uric acid levels naturally A uric acid buildup can sometimes lead to gout, which causes very painful symptoms. Learn about eight natural ways to lower uric acid levels in this article....2019-05-30, 07:52

Are lower back pain and constipation related? Several health conditions can cause lower back pain and constipation to occur at the same time. Sometimes, one underlying condition will cause these symptoms, but other times, they will occur due to two unrelated conditions. Learn more about these conditions and when a person should see a doctor her...2019-07-05, 05:26

A pro-growth carbon tax could lower the payroll tax rate The demand for climate change action is growing, prompting many conservatives to look for policies to address climate change while holding true to the conservative values of free markets, limited government, and fiscal responsibility....2019-08-03, 10:13

FCC loosens rules to make 5G available in lower frequencies The FCC is acting on its plans to open up mid-band frequencies for 5G. The Commission has voted in favor of an order that would eliminate the restrictions on who can own 2.5GHz spectrum, including a Kennedy-era requirement for educational uses. The......2019-07-10, 23:00

Markets Right Now: US stocks veer lower at midday NEW YORK (AP) — The latest on developments in financial markets (all times local):
11:45 a.m.
Stocks are veering lower in midday trading on Wall Street, led by drops in technology companies and banks.
Energy companies were also lower Wednesday as the price of crude oil continued to decline.
Investor...2019-06-12, 19:13

Freight Market Shifts into Lower Gear Sagging prices and mixed economic signals are casting a cloud over the U.S. freight market as bad weather and trade concerns bog down the spring shipping season....2019-05-24, 11:52

Broadcom forecasts lower revenues after Huawei ban Chipmaker Broadcom has reported a decline in Q2 revenues and has lowered its expectations for the year, blaming the ongoing difficulties at Huawei.The beleaguered Chinese smartphone manufacturer is a major customer for Broadcom, which specialises in wireless communication chips for smartphones and o...2019-06-14, 14:52

Trade Impasse Sends Oil Prices Lower Oil prices dropped Tuesday as concerns mounted over the China-U.S. trade impasse and as Hurricane Dorian rumbled along a path that should keep it from disrupting production in the Gulf of Mexico....2019-09-04, 03:52

Causes of lower back pain when standing or walking Lower back pain, when standing or walking, can often be a symptom of muscle fatigue or poor posture. However, persistent or recurring pain may be a sign of an underlying condition, such as spinal stenosis, degenerative disk disease, or hyperlordosis. Learn more about the causes and treatment here....2019-06-11, 14:39

U.S. June wholesale inventories revised lower U.S. wholesale inventories were revised lower to show them unchanged in June, indicating a slowdown in the pace of inventory accumulation that could further weigh on economic growth....2019-08-08, 20:39

Lower May temperatures, rise in record books TUCSON – We can’t make this stuff up; more snow fell on Mt Lemmon this morning, making it the second time this week (yes, this is the end of May). This time, up to 2 inches of snow fell on the mountain top.
6AM this morning. Snow on Mt Lemmon. This has been a crazy and cool May! #AZwx #...2019-05-24, 03:26

Gold Prices Moves Lower To 32,670 Rupees In the national capital, gold of 99.9 per cent and 99.5 per cent purity dropped by Rs 10 each to Rs 32,670 per ten 10 grams and Rs 32,500 per 10 grams...2019-05-23, 20:13

Oil edges lower after rise in U.S. gasoline stocks Oil edged lower Wednesday unable to shake off the downbeat mood of the last two days in response to a sharp rise in U.S. stockpiles of products like gasoline, pointing to weak demand during the summer driving season in the United States....2019-07-18, 12:26

10 Ways to Lower the Cancer Risk of Grilling If you plan to grill often experts suggest taking some small steps to make a big difference in lowering your exposure to compounds that are tied to cancer....2019-06-27, 19:13

The lower league players who thrived at AFCON "Ahead of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations Sean Cole spoke to George Abbey and Kwesi Appiah on the realities of being a lower league player called upon to represent their country at an international tournament."...2019-06-20, 18:00

Oil edges lower ahead of G20, OPEC meeting Oil prices edged lower on Thursday, pressured by worries about whether the G20 summit will produce a breakthrough on trade that could strengthen the global economy and boost oil demand....2019-06-27, 19:26

Stock futures lower on recession worries U.S. stock index futures fell on Wednesday after moves in the U.S. bond market returned investors to worrying about the risk of recession as a bruising U.S.-China trade war drags on....2019-08-28, 15:13

If the Fed cuts interest rates, things could get ugly The Fed meets Tuesday and Wednesday this week with a decision on interest rates coming at 2 p.m. that second day. As of when I’m writing this, the markets think there is a 22-percent chance of a half-percentage point rate cut (50 basis points in banking lingo) and a 78-percent chance of a quarter-pe...2019-07-31, 18:39

Lagarde Pledges to Review ECB's Negative Rates Christine Lagarde, the likely next president of the European Central Bank, held out an olive branch to the bank’s German critics at a confirmation hearing, promising to review the costs and benefits of controversial ECB policy tools....2019-09-04, 16:39

Fed seen cutting U.S. rates by 25 bps late July: BAML The Federal Reserve will likely reduce key U.S. borrowing costs by a quarter point at its upcoming July 30-31 policy meeting with the chance of a 50 basis-point decrease, Bank of America Merrill......2019-07-10, 22:00

US Treasury yields mixed after ECB cuts rates U.S. government debt yields were mixed Friday morning as traders monitored developments in the U.S.-China trade war and digested the European Central Bank's (ECB) latest policy action....2019-09-13, 09:13

August Jobs Report Will Keep Fed on Track to Cut Rates The August jobs report is likely to keep the Federal Reserve on track to lower its benchmark interest rate by a quarter-percentage point in two weeks to cushion the U.S. economy amid signs of slowing growth....2019-09-07, 13:26

Federal Reserve unlikely to raise rates in 2019 Rest easy: The Fed’s punch bowl isn’t going anywhere. Even if economic conditions improve this year, members of the Federal Reserve agreed that they won’t likely raise interest rates, according to minutes released Wednesday from the Federal Open Market Committee’s two-day meeting that concluded earl...2019-05-23, 07:52

Trump says he is not pining for negative interest rates in U.S. U.S. President Donald Trump,
who has decried the relative loftiness of U.S. interest rates
compared to rates in nations that compete with the United States
in global markets, said on Friday he did not want to see
negative rates in the United States....2019-08-31, 02:00

Citi sees case for Fed to cut rates 50 bps in July Citi economists said on Friday
if the Federal Reserve decides to lower U.S. interest rates next
month, it would do so with a bold 50 basis-points cut, together
with an earlier end of its balance sheet reduction....2019-06-21, 23:52

U.S. core inflation firming, but Fed still seen cutting rates U.S. underlying consumer prices increased solidly in August, leading to the largest annual gain in a year, but rising inflation is unlikely to deter the Federal Reserve from cutting interest rates again next week to support a slowing economy....2019-09-12, 19:52

Behind Erdogan’s Strange Ideas About Interest Rates Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan doesn’t like it when the country’s banks charge people relatively heavily to borrow money. That alone doesn’t make him unusual for a politician, given that cheap money can garner electoral support. What makes Erdogan extraordinary is his unorthodox argument fo...2019-08-02, 16:52

Interest rates in Australia are still heading to zero: Investor Chris Bedingfield of Quay Global Investors says, unless there's a significant policy change, interest rates in Australia will end up effectively at zero. He also discusses the factors that are bringing about stabilization in the housing market....2019-07-02, 13:52

Bank Stocks Hurt by More Than Falling Rates Bank stocks soared ahead of the S&P 500 early in the year, but recent worries that trade tensions will hit the economy have dented shares of lenders in several ways....2019-05-29, 20:13

Why China’s Getting Ready to Shake Up Interest Rates The People’s Bank of China will start liberalizing its system of interest rates, in what would be another milestone in the landmark reforms started four decades ago to loosen state control of the economy. The changes are part of the government’s aim to let markets play a “decisive” role in the world...2019-08-19, 23:52

Medication can lower some women's risk of breast cancer NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Women with a high risk of developing breast cancer can lower that risk by taking certain medications, according to updated recommendations from the US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF)....2019-09-04, 03:26

Britain’s losing Eurovision song now lower-scoring than ever PARIS (AP) — Britain’s Eurovision song “Bigger Than Us” is an even bigger flop than previously thought after its last-place entry was stripped of five points to correct a math error.
The song performed by Michael Rice in Israel and watched by millions on Saturday had received just ...2019-05-23, 20:13

The Latest: Qualcomm defeat might not lower phone prices NEW YORK (AP) — The Latest on federal judge’s ruling against Qualcomm (all times local):
11:15 a.m.
A federal ruling against Qualcomm is likely to reduce the licensing fees paid on the sales of smartphones.
But it’s unclear if device makers such as Apple will pass on any of their savings...2019-05-22, 18:13

Volkswagen to launch new e-Up with longer range, lower price Electric city car will now offer 161 miles of range from batteries, with prices starting around £23,000
Volkswagen will launch a new version of its e-Up electric city car, with an increased range of 161 miles and a reduced base price, at the Frankfurt motor show.
The new model will switch the 18.7k...2019-09-05, 14:39

McConnell says all sides should lower ‘temperature’ over Trump comments ​Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell on Tuesday ​defended President Trump ​from accusations of racism after his “go back” ​to where you came from ​tweets about four minority Democrats. “The president is not a racist,” McConnell told reporters at the Capitol. “And I t...2019-07-17, 03:52

Madonna’s Lower East Side ‘bro’ is out of prison after 20 years Should Madonna need a new personal trainer, she need look no further than her old friend, ex-con Lamont Clarke. The kid who grooved with the mega star on the rooftop of her building on the Lower East Side before she was famous was freed from jail Monday after completing a 20-year sentence for second...2019-07-17, 02:26

Wall Street ends slightly lower with Fed in focus U.S. stocks ended lower on Friday, with investors cautious going into next week's Federal Reserve meeting, while a warning from Broadcom of a broad weakening in global demand weighed on chipmakers....2019-06-14, 22:39

Early risers may have lower breast cancer risk (Reuters Health) - Women who like to wake up early every day may be less likely to develop breast cancer than women who prefer to sleep in, a recent study suggests....2019-07-13, 04:00

A Low-Fat Diet May Lower the Risk of Dying from Breast Cancer Breast cancer treatments have come a long way in recent decades, but understanding how to prevent tumors from forming in the first place has been a major challenge.
In a new study being presented at the annual American Society of Clinical Oncology meeting in Chicago next month, researchers report in...2019-05-21, 17:13

Wall St. opens lower as recession signals grow U.S. stocks fell at open on Wednesday, as a closely-watched bond market indicator pointed to a renewed risk of recession, undoing gains from the previous session due to a retreat by Washington on its latest tariffs on Chinese goods....2019-08-14, 16:52

Wind power prices now lower than the cost of natural gas Enlarge (credit: NREL)
This week, the US Department of Energy released a report that looks back on the state of wind power in the US by running the numbers on 2018. The analysis shows that wind hardware prices are dropping, even as new turbine designs are increasing the typical power generated by ...2019-08-17, 15:52

Pelosi Enlivens Battle to Lower Drug Prices Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s draft plan to allow the federal government to negotiate the price of hundreds of drugs will add new urgency to Washington’s effort to fight rising prescription costs....2019-09-10, 18:00

Richer countries show lower trust in vaccines According to a survey on public attitudes, the French have the lowest levels of trust in vaccines, with 33% saying immunization is unsafe. The skepticism for vaccines is generally high in other developed countries too....2019-06-19, 16:52

PG&E warns of power shutoffs to lower wildfire risks Pacific Gas & Electric warned Friday it might turn off electricity to thousands of customers in Northern California this weekend to reduce the risk of wildfires like the one sparked by power lines last year that killed 85 people and wiped out nearly 15,000 homes in Paradise....2019-06-08, 05:00

4 Your Health: Hot yoga could help lower high blood pressure (NBC News)- PTSD may increase the risk of ovarian cancer, according to a new Harvard study.
Researchers looked at data from over 54,000 women.
They found women who had six or more symptoms of PTSD at any point in life were twice as likely to develop ovarian cancer than those with no trauma history....2019-09-07, 02:39

Asia shares drift lower, wait on U.S. inflation Asian share markets took a step back on Wednesday as the White House took a tough line on trade talks with China, while a looming reading on U.S. inflation could shuffle the odds for an early cut in interest rates there....2019-06-12, 07:13

Legal Cannabis May Not Lower Opioid Overdose Deaths After All A new study seems to deal a serious blow to one of the pro-cannabis movement’s talking points: the idea that the more medical cannabis is legalized, the fewer people will die from opioid overdoses. The findings suggest that there’s no real connection between the rate of opioid overdose deaths and a ...2019-06-12, 05:52

What we know about child sexual abuse rates in the US | Mona Chalabi The spike in interest around Jefrrey Epstein’s charges could create an opportunity for discussing just how prevalent child sexual abuse is. But estimates varyFederal prosecutors raided the home of disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein earlier this month, after charging him with sex trafficking. There,...2019-08-03, 10:13